New Tecumseth, ON

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to review its June 24, 2026 summary report, which includes a recommendation that Council direct staff to investigate installing tactile markers or other accessibility features on the sidewalk at 20 Tecumseth Street North, Beeton. The committee will also discuss updates on accessible parking enhancements in Alliston, Coventry Park, and Tottenham, as well as other accessibility-related matters.

• Recommendation to investigate tactile markers at 20 Tecumseth Street North, Beeton
• Proposed two new accessible parking spaces at 106 Victoria Street, Alliston
• Proposed one new accessible parking space on Centre Street, Alliston
• One additional accessible parking space planned at Coventry Park
• Discussion on accessible parking on Queen Street or Mill Street East, Tottenham

Council Meeting

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Committee of the Whole Planning Public Meeting

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Committee of Adjustment

Council Meeting

Committee of the Whole Meeting

RESCHEDULED Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment

Council Meeting

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Council Meeting

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Council Meeting

Committee of the Whole Planning Public Meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider four applications: two minor variances (for an accessory building with an additional residential unit at 29 Centre Street N., Beeton, and an in-ground pool at 134 Strachan Trail, Beeton), one consent to sever 1.0 ha at 5424 3rd Line, and one technical severance at 6910 & 6924 7th Line. A Honda Manufacturing application (A18-26) is proposed to be deferred. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and a resident submission regarding application B05-26.

• Minor variance A15-26: reduce interior side yard setback for accessory building with ARU from 1.2m to 0.0m at 29 Centre Street N., Beeton
• Minor variance A16-26: permit in-ground pool within Environmental Protection Zone at 134 Strachan Trail, Beeton
• Consent B05-26: sever 1.0 ha to create new lot at 5424 3rd Line, New Tecumseth
• Consent B06-26: technical severance to re-establish two 4.3 ha lots at 6910 & 6924 7th Line
• Deferral of Honda Manufacturing application A18-26 at 4700 Industrial Parkway

Committee of the Whole Planning Public Meeting

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a motion to request provincial review of electric scooter marketing, receiving summary reports from the Heritage and Environmental Advisory Committees, and considering three fence by-law exemptions. The agenda also includes a subdivision agreement for the Belterra project and a funding request for the Alliston Wastewater Treatment Plant UV system replacement.

• Written motion from Councillor Masters requesting the Province of Ontario review marketing of electric scooters to ensure compliance with the 16+ age limit.
• Heritage Advisory Committee recommends proceeding with Notices of Intent to Designate for 18 properties under the Ontario Heritage Act.
• Request for exemption from Fence By-law No. 2007-100 for a 1.82-metre fence at 42 Boyne Crescent, Alliston.
• Request for exemption from Fence By-law No. 2007-100 for a fence at 22 Pridham Place, Tottenham.
• Request for exemption from Fence By-law No. 2007-100 for a fence at 115 Lorne Thomas Place, Alliston.

Council Meeting

New Tecumseth Council is meeting to consider several by-laws and reports, including extending the development charge by-law, setting 2027 fees and charges, and approving zoning and holding removals for 214 Gray Avenue in Alliston. They will also discuss the Beeton Community Centre redevelopment, Church Street North improvements, and a report on integrity commissioner costs.

• By-law 2026-070: Extend expiry date of Development Charge By-law 2021-166
• By-law 2026-071: Establish 2027 fees and charges for services
• By-laws 2026-072/073/074: Zoning amendment, holding removal, part lot control exemption for 214 Gray Ave, Alliston
• By-law 2026-075: Amend Parking and Traffic By-law 93-128 for accessible parking
• Report: 2026 Year-end Budget Variance as at June 30, 2026

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The agenda for the August 21, 2026, Committee of the Whole meeting contains only standard procedural items. It lists general categories such as Office of the CAO, Strategic Services, and Community Services, but provides no specific details, dollar amounts, or project names. The document appears to be a template or placeholder with no substantive content.

• Confirmation of Agenda
• Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
• Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion
• Adoption of all Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion
• Adjournment

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Traffic Advisory Committee is meeting to review a summary report from May 14, 2026, which includes a recommendation to approve a Sidewalk Planning, Design, Construction & Maintenance Policy. The committee will also discuss a draft policy on establishing posted speed limits on urban roads, with options for 40 km/h zones on arterial, collector, and local roads. The meeting is largely procedural, with no public presentations or correspondence items listed.

• Review of Summary Report dated May 14, 2026, including recommendation to approve Sidewalk Policy ENG-POL-003-2026
• Draft Urban Speed Limit Policy (ENG-POL-004-2026) with 50 km/h default and 40 km/h zones in community safety, school zones, and on arterial/collector roads
• Sidewalk policy requires sidewalks on both sides of collector and arterial roads, with 1.5 m minimum width and AODA compliance
• Public input can be pre-registered with Committee Secretary by emailing kwallace@newtecumseth.ca

Museum on the Boyne Advisory Committee

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will receive a summary report from its June 2 meeting, hear a presentation on the Honda Habitat Lands project, and discuss social media metrics for EarthFest 2026. The meeting is primarily informational with no formal decisions scheduled.

• Review of Summary Report dated June 2, 2026
• Presentation on Honda Habitat Lands project by Planning Department
• Discussion of EarthFest 2026 social media metrics and advertising costs

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will review 19 properties identified in Attachment No. 1 to determine if they should receive a Notice of Intention to Designate under the Ontario Heritage Act. This process is required by provincial legislation to protect the properties before a January 1, 2027 deadline.

• Review of 19 properties for heritage designation
• Legislative deadline of January 1, 2027
• Laura Brannon, Manager Policy Planning, to present
• Consultation with Heritage Advisory Committee required
• Town-initiated designation process under Section 29

Council Meeting

The Council will discuss a zoning by-law amendment for a property on 8th Line in Beeton. The meeting also includes requests for noise and fence by-law exemptions and a grant agreement for a façade improvement.

• Zoning By-law Amendment application for 8th Line, Beeton (File No. DEV 371)
• Noise Control By-law exemption request for Stevenson Memorial Hospital at 200 Fletcher Crescent, Alliston
• Fence By-law exemption request for 43 Coburn Crescent, Beeton
• Façade Improvement Grant agreement for 5 Victoria Street E (By-law 2026-067)
• Request for support of MFOA letter to double OCIF

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a motion to join the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' 'From the Ground' initiative, endorsing the use of publicly owned land for non-market housing. They will also consider extending the current development charge by-law to April 30, 2027, and approving the 2027 fees and charges schedule. Other items include a zoning amendment at 214 Gray Ave, Alliston, and updates on Church Street North improvements and the Beeton Community Centre redevelopment.

• Motion to endorse participation in FCM's From the Ground land-for-housing initiative
• Extension of Development Charge By-law No. 2021-166 to April 30, 2027
• 2027 Fees and Charges schedule adoption
• Technical zoning by-law amendment for 214 Gray Ave, Alliston (File Nos. D14-2026-005, D14-2026-006, PLC-04-21)
• Update on Church Street North road and bridge improvements, including bike lane and sidewalk petition

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review two minor variance applications and receive a conference summary. One application (A13‑26) seeks relief to install solar panel arrays within 90 m of the Oak Ridges Moraine Environmental Protection Zone at 1407 Adjala‑Tecumseth Townline. The second application (A14‑26) seeks to increase lot coverage from 15% to 17.95% and raise the maximum height of an accessory building from 4.6 m to 6.89 m at 5 Burnell St. The meeting also includes a report on the Ontario Association of Committees of Adjustment & Consent Authorities conference.

• Minor variance A13‑26: approval of solar panel arrays at 1407 Adjala‑Tecumseth Townline, seeking relief from the 90 m setback in the ORM‑EP zone.
• Minor variance A14‑26: approval to increase lot coverage to 17.95% and accessory building height to 6.89 m at 5 Burnell St.
• Report #CA‑2026‑21: summary of the OACA conference.

Committee of the Whole Planning Public Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is holding a second public meeting for a zoning by-law amendment application (DEV 371) for a 3.8 ha vacant parcel at 8th Line in Beeton. The applicant proposes to rezone the land from Special Study Area and Environmental Protection to a site-specific Low-Rise Residential zone to permit 93 townhouse units on private roads. Council is not making a decision at this meeting; staff will continue to review the application and address comments before a recommendation report.

• Rezoning of 3.8 ha parcel at 8th Line, Beeton from SSA and EP to Low-Rise Residential
• Proposal for 93 townhouse units on private roads
• Site-specific zoning exceptions: reduced lot area (140m2), increased lot coverage (60%), reduced setbacks
• Adjustment to Environmental Protection zone boundary
• Public meeting to update on changes since 2018 initial meeting

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will consider a motion to reverse a previous decision to defer the Sports Dome Phase 2 and Indoor Pool feasibility studies. Staff are directed to investigate a potential twin city agreement with a Japanese city and to proceed with detailed design for the recreation projects.

• Reconsideration of Sports Dome Phase 2 and Indoor Pool feasibility studies
• Request to investigate twin city agreement with a Japanese city
• Request for exemption from Fence By-law at 43 Coburn Crescent
• Community Improvement Plan - Façade Improvement Grant at 5 Victoria Street E.
• Traffic Calming Guideline Update

Council Meeting

The New Tecumseth Council will consider approving an additional $2,331.79 for the Tottenham Community Week committee to cover municipal permitting costs. The meeting agenda also includes a by-law to adopt an Official Plan amendment and a by-law for a Connecting Link Road rehabilitation project.

• Tottenham Community Week additional funding request ($2,331.79)
• By-law 2026-065 to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 5
• By-law 2026-064 for Connecting Link Road rehabilitation
• Skatepark feasibility report
• Post-Mission Report: County of Simcoe Japan Mission

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and vote on several written motions, including declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic and directing staff to explore alternative public transportation solutions. Other items include a twin city agreement with a Japanese city, support for federal action on headlight glare, and additional funding for Tottenham Community Week. A late motion to reconsider a sports dome and indoor pool feasibility study requires unanimous consent to be added.

• Motion to formally declare intimate partner violence an epidemic and call on the Province of Ontario to do the same
• Directive to investigate alternative public transportation models for areas not served by LINX Transit
• Motion to explore a twin city agreement with a Japanese city, leveraging Honda Manufacturing ties
• Additional $2,331.79 in-kind funding for Tottenham Community Week to cover municipal permitting costs
• Reconsideration of Sports Dome Phase 2 feasibility report and indoor pool study (requires unanimous approval to be added to agenda)

Council Meeting

Council will discuss a zoning by-law amendment for a Sorbara Group development on Concession 7 and 2852 Sideroad 10, allowing single-detached and townhouse units. They will also vote on a property standards by-law amendment and a lease renewal for Banting Homestead farmland. A status update on the Raymond A. Barker Water Treatment Plant expansion is presented for information.

• Zoning By-law Amendment for Sorbara Development Group at 2852 Sideroad 10 (permits single detached and street townhouse uses, open space, environmental protection)
• Banting Homestead Farmland Lease Renewal and Amending Agreement (5116 Sir Frederick Banting Road) - By-law 2026-060
• Property Standards By-law 2019-164 Amendment No. 2 to align with Site Alteration and Fill By-law - By-law 2026-059
• Investigation of Accessible Parking Space - Downtown Tottenham
• Status Update No. 3 on Raymond A. Barker Water Treatment Plant Expansion (Report #ENG-2026-12)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider two applications for minor variances from zoning by-law provisions near environmental protection zones. The first application (A11-26) seeks to allow a swimming pool at 7074 3rd Line within 90m of the Oak Ridges Moraine Environmental Protection Zone. The second application (A12-26) seeks to allow an expansion to an existing dwelling at 6268 13th Line within 30m of the Environmental Protection Zone. The committee will also adopt the minutes from the May 28, 2026 meeting.

• Application A11-26: minor variance for swimming pool at 7074 3rd Line, within 90m of Oak Ridges Moraine Environmental Protection Zone
• Application A12-26: minor variance for dwelling expansion at 6268 13th Line, within 30m of Environmental Protection Zone
• Adoption of minutes from Committee of Adjustment meeting on May 28, 2026

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive a summary report from February 2026 and discuss updates on AccessAbility Week 2026. New business includes reviewing accessible parking proposals for municipal lots in Beeton and Tottenham, as well as a motion from Deputy Mayor MacLellan to investigate adding an accessible parking stall on Queen Street in Tottenham. The committee also noted a $40,000 RBC Barrier Buster Grant opportunity for accessible upgrades to the Rotary Pool.

• Receipt of summary report recommending Council approval to use town social media for AccessAbility Week 2026
• Presentation by Jamie Shaw on proposed accessible parking changes at North Central and Centre Street municipal lots
• Motion to investigate feasibility of an accessible parking stall on Queen Street in Tottenham, between Mill Street East and Richmond Street East
• Sidewalk concern on Tecumseth Street North in Beeton
• Discussion of accessible parking at Coventry Park

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CANCELLED Committee of the Whole Planning Public Meeting

Special Council Meeting

Council will consider approving a $10.47 million FIFA-sized sports dome at Geoff S. Gaston Sports Park, funded by debentures, along with an indoor pool feasibility study and Beeton Community Centre redevelopment options. A capital projects financial impact assessment is also on the agenda. This special meeting focuses on major recreation infrastructure decisions.

• Approve $10.47M FIFA-sized sports dome at Geoff S. Gaston Sports Park, funded by debentures (#RFC-2026-19)
• Indoor Pool Feasibility Study and proposed Aquatic & Wellness Centre expansion at New Tecumseth Recreation Centre (#RFC-2026-20)
• Beeton Community Centre Redevelopment – Preliminary Design Options (#RFC-2026-21)
• Capital Projects Financial Impact Assessment (#FIN-2026-21)
• Confirmatory by-law 2026-058

Council Closed Meeting

This is a closed (non-public) council meeting. Council will receive an update on Block 142 – West Country Subdivision in Beeton under solicitor-client privilege, and will discuss solicitor direction for two Ontario Land Tribunal files (22-003518 and 22-003522, related to San Marco in Lamis) under litigation and solicitor-client privilege. The meeting concludes with a confirming by-law to ratify the actions taken.

• Update on Block 142 – West Country Subdivision, Beeton (solicitor-client privileged)
• Solicitor direction for OLT Files 22-003518 and 22-003522 (San Marco in Lamis) under litigation and solicitor-client privilege
• Passing of Confirming By-law 2026-057 to ratify closed meeting proceedings

Council Meeting

Council will debate a development charge reduction program and a new administrative monetary penalty system for parking. Other items include a heritage designation phase 2 direction, a subdivision amending agreement for 214 Gray Avenue, and a service line warranty program. A mayoral decision removed Official Plan Amendment No. 5 from the agenda. A special council meeting on June 17 will discuss sports dome, indoor pool, and Beeton Community Centre projects.

• Development Charge Reduction Program report #FIN-2026-20
• Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) for Parking (C.W.4(1))
• Heritage Designation of Listed Properties – Phase 1 Summary and Phase 2 Direction Report (C.W.4(2))
• Subdivision Amending Agreement for 214 Gray Avenue, Alliston (By-law 2026-052)
• Service Line Water & Sewer Warranty Program – Marketing License Agreement with SLWC (By-law 2026-053)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The committee will consider a zoning by-law amendment, redline revision, and extension for a Sorbara Development subdivision on Concession 7 and Sideroad 10. Other items include a farmland lease renewal for Banting Homestead, a property standards bylaw amendment, and motions on integrity commissioner cost transparency, accessible parking in downtown Tottenham, and reinstating a gate lock at Hillcrest Dog Park.

• Zoning amendment and subdivision extension for Sorbara Development at Concession 7, Pt Lots 8-10, and 2852 Sideroad 10
• Banting Homestead Farmland lease renewal and amending agreement
• Property Standards By-law 2019-164 Amendment No. 2
• Motion to investigate adding an accessible parking stall on Queen Street in Tottenham
• Motion to reinstate gate locking at Hillcrest Dog Park from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will review a summary report from April 14, 2026, which includes a recommendation to research grant opportunities for the Honda Habitat Lands Location Analysis Project. The committee will also receive a deputation from Perkins & Will on the Beeton Community Centre preliminary design. Unfinished business includes updates on the EAC workplan, a social media campaign, and a debrief of EarthFest 2026.

• Deputation by Philip O'Sullivan on Beeton Community Centre Preliminary Design
• Recommendation to research grants for Honda Habitat Lands Location Analysis Project
• Debrief of EarthFest 2026 events held in April-May 2026
• Update on Social Media Campaign 'New Tecumseth ACTS' with monthly sustainability themes
• Review of EAC 2023-2026 Work Plan with items on climate action, flood prevention, and trails

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider four applications: three minor variances for construction within environmental protection zones (including a pool and cabana at 11 Pyne Hills Ct., a dwelling at 1427 Sideroad 15, and an expansion at 6454 2nd Line), and a consent application to change a right-of-way easement at 180 Albert St. W., Alliston to facilitate construction of an apartment building. Staff recommend approval for all applications.

• Minor variance A08-26 for a detached cabana and swimming pool within the Oak Ridges Moraine Environmental Protection Zone at 11 Pyne Hills Ct.
• Minor variance A09-26 for a single detached dwelling within 120m of the Environmental Protection Zone at 1427 Sideroad 15.
• Minor variance A10-26 for an expansion to an existing dwelling within 90m of the Oak Ridges Moraine Environmental Protection Zone at 6454 2nd Line.
• Consent application B04-26 to change the location of a right-of-way easement at 180 Albert St. W., Alliston to allow access for an apartment building.

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Council Meeting

Council will debate and potentially enact By-law 2026-050 regulating micromobility devices (e.g., e-scooters) and review a petition for Church Street North bike lanes and sidewalks. Other items include a temporary use of Beeton Courts by the Tottenham Tennis Club and a deputation on the Collingwood Water Treatment Plant update.

• By-law 2026-050: regulate micromobility devices within New Tecumseth
• Church Street North Bike Lanes and Sidewalk Petition (C-2)
• Temporary Use of Beeton Courts by Tottenham Tennis Club (R-2)
• Mayor's Student Bursary Program 2026 Applications (R-1)
• Deputation: Collingwood Water Treatment Plant Update (D-1)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is considering several items, including directing staff to proceed with Phase 2 heritage designation for 19 properties on the municipal register to meet a provincial deadline. Also on the agenda is implementing an Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) for parking enforcement, a motion to request a costing breakdown of Integrity Commissioner services, an amending agreement for a subdivision, and a new water/sewer warranty program.

• Heritage designation Phase 2 for 19 properties strongly recommended by consultant, required by January 2027 under Bill 23 and Bill 200
• Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) for parking, replacing court-based dispute resolution with municipal administrative process
• Motion from Councillor Foster requesting detailed cost breakdown of Integrity Commissioner services for the 2022-2026 council term
• 214 Gray Ave Subdivision Amending Agreement
• Service Line Water & Sewer Warranty Program